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Apple Sass Hill — Summits 36.9 Miles SE of Chapman Inn
Androscoggin County, Maine · USGS Lewiston Quadrangle · GNIS 561276
36.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn, on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle, Apple Sass Hill is a summit recorded in Androscoggin County, Maine by the federal Geographic Names Information System.
Wikidata short description: “mountain in United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
The USGS Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle places Apple Sass Hill in Androscoggin County, Maine (FIPS 23/001), classified as a summit in the federal GNIS (Feature ID 561276). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 07/02/2022.
Coordinates & physical setting
Apple Sass Hill sits at 44.08427° N, 70.19213° W (DMS 44°05′03″ N, 70°11′32″ W).
Other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine
Androscoggin County, ME contains 71 summits catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Apple Sass Hill itself. The ones closest to Apple Sass Hill:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill | Lewiston | — | 1.7 mi |
| Mount David | Lewiston | — | 1.8 mi |
| Thorncrag Hill | Lewiston | — | 2.3 mi |
| Pride Hill | Minot | — | 2.9 mi |
| Merrill Hill | Lewiston | — | 3.1 mi |
| Robinson Mountain | Lewiston | — | 3.2 mi |
| Hedgehog Hill | Lewiston | — | 4 mi |
| Woodbury Hill | Lewiston | — | 4.4 mi |
| Mount Giles | Lake Auburn East | — | 5.1 mi |
| Mount Apatite | Minot | — | 5.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Lewiston Quadrangle
The Lewiston 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 26 catalogued natural features alongside Apple Sass Hill. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Laurel Hill | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
| Mount David | Summits | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Fox Island | Islands | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.8 mi |
| Great Falls | Waterfalls | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
| Highland Spring | Springs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.9 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Chapman Inn sits 36.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of Apple Sass Hill. At moderate back-road speeds the drive runs about 63 minutes — comfortably inside a half-day outing window after breakfast.
Best time to visit
Accessible May through November in most years. At this latitude (44.084°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 36.9 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Apple Sass Hill track the nearby Garcelon Bog swamp (1.0 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Apple Sass Hill
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garcelon Bog | Swamps | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Androscoggin River Reservoir | Reservoirs | Androscoggin County, ME | 1 mi |
| Little Androscoggin River | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.5 mi |
| Hart Brook | Streams | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Lake Andrews | Lakes | Androscoggin County, ME | 1.7 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Apple Sass Hill located?
Apple Sass Hill is in Androscoggin County, Maine, approximately 36.9 miles southeast of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Lewiston topographic quadrangle.
How far is Apple Sass Hill from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 63 minutes, 36.9 miles southeast (bearing SE) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Apple Sass Hill?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Apple Sass Hill as a summit, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 561276 on the Lewiston quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Apple Sass Hill?
Accessible May through November in most years.
How many other summits are in Androscoggin County, Maine?
GNIS lists 70 other summits in Androscoggin County, Maine.
Wikidata: Q33136255.